*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 317--- Southern Pacific R. R. at Sacramento, 1867-73; at San Francisco, 1873-78; returned to Sacramento and served as U. S. Court Commissioner, 1878-92; moved to San Francisco and was associated with D. E. Alexander in the practice of law, 1892-94; engaged in practice in Los Angeles, 1906 to date. Published first volume Nevada Supreme Court Reports, 1866. Served in C. N. G. infantry and artillery; on staff of Gen. Josiah Howell, 2d Brig., retired with rank of Major. Member Board of Education, Sacramento, 1869-71. Republican. ROBINSON, Frank Neall. Physician. Res. 408 E. Orange ave., Monrovia, Cal.; office American National Bank Bldg., Monrovia, Cal. Born in Camden, N. J., in 1874; son of Heber Chase and Martha Neeley (Taylor) Robinson. Married to Mary Beatrice Martin in 1909. Attended Friends Preparatory School, Camden, N. J.; Friends Central School, Philadelphia; one year at Biological School, Univ. of Pa.; graduated from Medical Dept., Univ. of Pa., 1895; special work in medicine in Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Paris and London, 1899-1903; engaged in the practice of medicine in Camden N. J., 1895-1904; during that period was identified with a Building Assn. as dir. and owned and operated a sawmill for the manufac- ture of laths and shingles; asst. medical dir. of the Pottenger Sanatorium, Monrovia, Cal., 1907-09; now engaged in the practice of his profession in Monrovia; dir. Midway Basin Oil Co. Coroner of Camden, N. J., 1900-03; councilman, 1903-07; re-elected for three years more, but did not serve, as he moved to Los Angeles. Honorary member of Philadelphia Pathological Soc.; Philadelphia Obstetrical Soc.; Camden Co. Medical Soc.; Camden City Medical Soc.; member Los Angeles Co. Medical Soc.; Cal. State Medical Assn.; National Assn. for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis; International Tuberculosis Congress; pres. Foothill Medical Soc. Author of articles on tuberculosis for medical magazines. Member University Club, Los Angeles; San Gabriel Valley Country Club, Pasadena; Granite Club, Monrovia; Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar; Shrine. Episcopalian. ROBINSON, Oliver R. W. Lawyer. Res. 3438 8th ave.; office 512 Federal Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Sag Harbor, N. Y., Nov. 27, 1869; son of Dr. John A. and Lucetta A. (Wade) Robinson. Married to Edith W. Meusel in 1906. Attended public schools of Brooklyn; Adelphi Academy, Brooklyn, N. Y.; graduated from Univ. of So. Cal., LL. B., 1911. Clerk in wholesale grocery in New York, 1890; moved to Los Angeles in 1891, and engaged in retail fruit business; sold interest and was pres. and mgr. of Graves Fruit Co. until 1901; Horticultural Commissioner, 1901-02; deputy supt. of schools of Los Angeles co., 1903-05; appointed receiver of the U. S. Land Office, 1906; reap- pointed in 1910; studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1911, since which time he has been engaged in active practice. Served as private, corporal and sergt. 13th Reg., N. G., N. Y., seven years; sharpshooter six years; private Co. A., Seventh Cal., 1898. Won silver medal of National Rifle Assn. at Creedmore, 1889. Instructor of public land law in College of Law, Univ. of So. Cal. Former member Regimental and Brigade Rifle Teams; N. G. N. Y.; Military Order of the Loyal Legion; Sons of Veterans; member Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; Shrine; I. O. O. F.; member Southern California Rod & Reel Assn.; Southern California Yacht Club; University Club; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Presbyterian. ROBINSON, Paul D. Undertaker. Res. 424 Savoy st.; office, 1147 S. Flower st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in San Francisco, Oct. 15, 1876; son of Charles J. and Alicia (Dunne) Robinson. Married to Louisa F. Donnatin in 1900. Received his education in San Mateo Grammar and High Schools, grad- uating in 1892; entered Cogswell's College in senior class and graduated, 1893. After graduation moved to Loma Prieta, Santa Cruz Co.; storekeeper, Wells- Fargo's agent and asst. postmsater, 1893- 94; locomotive fireman on S. P. R. R. between Los Angeles and Yuma, Ariz., 1894-98; engineer on same road, 1898- 1909: established undertaking business, in which he is now engaged, in 1909. So. Cal. agent for the Webb Motor Driven Fire Apparatus Co., of St. Louis. Dir., secy. and treas. Booth & Boylston Co. Member Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; F. O. E.; B. P. O. E. and Native Sons of the Golden West. ROBSON, William Whitworth. Real estate. Res. 1810 Vista st., Hollywood; office, 611 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1883; son of Dr. John Whitworth and Marcella (Lewis) Robson. Attended Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh, Pa. *** end ***